Controller (Contractor)

The Opportunity

Lawmatics is seeking a Controller (Contract) to own the accounting function end-to-end during a critical period for our business. We are preparing for our first financial statement audit of the FY2025 books and need an experienced operator to take over day-to-day bookkeeping, own the month-end close, lead year-end cleanup, and build the internal controls infrastructure that sets us up to scale. You will be the sole internal accounting resource, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. For the right candidate, there is a clear path to a full-time Controller role as the company grows.

What You’ll Do

Audit Preparation & Year-End Cleanup

• Review the FY2025 general ledger and complete all necessary year-end adjusting entries
• Reconcile and substantiate all balance sheet accounts as of December 31, 2025
• Prepare and maintain PBC schedules and supporting workpapers for auditor review
• Coordinate directly with external auditors throughout the selection and fieldwork process
• Apply working knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842 to ensure appropriate year-end treatment

Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

• Full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Payroll journal entries and reconciliation (Gusto)
• Vendor and credit card expense coding (Ramp)
• Deferred revenue rollforward and billing system reconciliation (Chargebee)

Month-End Close

• Own and execute the month-end close process end-to-end
• Build and maintain a close checklist with defined tasks and deadlines
• Prepare and post all standard and adjusting journal entries
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly
• Produce monthly financial statements on both a cash and accrual basis
• Deliver a clean, reviewed financial package to the Director of Finance to support investor reporting

Internal Controls & Process Documentation

• Document accounting policies and procedures
• Identify and close control gaps in the current accounting environment
• Establish approval workflows and reconciliation standards
• Position the accounting function for a full-time Controller hire and continued scale

What You’ll Bring

• CPA required
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting background strongly preferred
• Direct experience supporting or leading a financial statement audit — from preparation through fieldwork
• Demonstrated ability to own a month-end close process independently
• Comfortable producing and reviewing financials on both a cash and accrual basis
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and subscription revenue accounting
• Working knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
• QuickBooks Online proficiency required; experience with Gusto, Ramp, or Chargebee a plus
• Experience operating fractionally or in a high-growth startup environment where processes were still being built

Engagement Details

• Estimated commitment: 30-50 hours per month
• Duration: Through completion of the FY2025 financial statement audit
• Location: San Diego preferred; remote considered for the right candidate
• Conversion: Full-time Controller opportunity available post-audit for the right fit
• Compensation: Compensation will be agreed upon by Lawmatics + the Contractor